Specifications and Pricing subject to change without notice. 

• Rugged, attractive custom enclosure
• Small, portable size. 2.9h x 7.8w x 8.2d inches.
• Weight 3.3 lbs. (with no internal options).
• 80-10 meter ham band+ coverage. (160 meters with 160m/RX Antenna option.)
• Efficient 12 Volt (10 - 15 V) operation for home or field.
• Receive current as low as 110 mA (battery save mode).
• CW-only or SSB/CW with SSB option.
• Back-lit LCD display
• PLL synthesized.
• Microprocessor controlled.

• 2 VFOs with split operation.
• Direct keypad entry of frequencies and memory channels.
• Dual range RIT and XIT.
• Built-in speaker.
• Memories can store Mode, VFO A/B, Split, RX filter, RX sideband (CW), etc.
• Simple menu system for advanced settings. (Up to two menu functions can be assigned to the two programmable front panel function keys.)
• BNC antenna connector -- A QRP/portable standard.
• Room for additional connectors on the rear panel.
• Smart ‘Hunt and Pounce’ band-scanning mode.

RECEIVER

• Single conversion superhet receiver.  4.915 MHz IF.
• Double-balanced diode mixer - excellent dynamic range.
• Receive sensitivity: 0.15 uV  (pre-amp on, typical.)
• Narrow ham band double tuned bandpass RX/TX filters. Relay switched for better IMD response.
• Smooth, fast attack, IF-derived AGC (no 'popping' on strong signals) with AGC fast/slow/off settings.

• Switchable pre-amp and attenuator.
• Sharp IF crystal filtering helps prevent receiver overload from signals outside the RX passband.
• Three tuning rates: 1, 10 and 100 kHz per revolution.
• 10 Hz tuning resolution.
• Bar graph S/RF OUT/ALC meter.

TRANSMITTER

• Adjustable 0.5-10 W PEP (PA option for higher power.)
• Rugged, SWR-protected, Push-Pull PA transistors.

• Programmable current limit for battery operation.
• Harmonics and Spurious outputs: Better than –40 dBc.

CW FEATURES

• Full diode switched break-in with variable QSK delay.
• Built in 9 memory keyer with iambic modes A and B.
• 9 – 50 wpm (internal keyer); 0-70 wpm (external keying).
• Programmable message repeat interval.

• Simultaneous computer and paddle CW keying inputs.
• Variable bandwidth crystal filter (approx. 200 - 2000 Hz).
• Adjustable RX CW offset with tracking TX side tone.
•  Selectable opposite sideband RX for QRM reduction.

OPTIONS

SSB

8 pin microphone connector, jumper selectable compatibility with most ham rig microphones.

• Speech Compressor.
• 2.2 kHz crystal filter.

160 m

• Adds 160 meters TX/RX
• 2^nd RX Antenna Input (Usable for all bands)

Noise Blanker

• Variable threshold and pulse width.

Automatic Internal Antenna Tuner (20 W).

• SWR and Power metering to front panel.

• Dual antenna selection (A/B).

High Power PA

• 100 W  internal PA module.
• (Either the 20 W auto-tuner and internal battery, or the high power PA can be installed in the K2.)
• SO-239 RF Connector

Host Control, Aux. I/O

• Host computer remote control via RS-232 with keyboard controlled RIT. Compatible with most logging and control software.

Internal Gel-Cell Battery

• 2.2 Amp hour with rugged custom mounting bracket.